Val Ferret
Val Ferret
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Willem v
Oirschot, The Netherlands84 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
What an amazing valley with amazing views on the valley and of course Mount Blanc. We did a hike here of approx. 17 km. Make sure you start from the Courmayeur side. It is not always am easy walk. We took the skycar from Courmayeur and straight after, the skilift and started the walk from there. On the way you have incredible views. Every second the view is different and (more) spectacular. After the highest point it is all the way down.
Written July 22, 2021
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Bruce M
Sydney, Australia859 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
The Val Ferret valley offers some excellent hikes during summer and the one we did was about a 7 hour hike from the end of the Val Ferret valley where the bus from Coumayeur terminates. It forms part of the tour Mont Blanc hiking path and starts with a fairly solid uphill slog for an hour and a half and then levels out to a transverse along the side of the mountain until you reach the heights above Coumayeur when the trail falls away steeply and brings you down into the centre of town. Along the way there are spectacular views of the Mont Blanc massif range.
The trail is probably around 20km and takes about 6-7 hours depending on your pace.
There are one or two refugios along the way to get some food or a drink.
The trail is probably around 20km and takes about 6-7 hours depending on your pace.
There are one or two refugios along the way to get some food or a drink.
Written July 5, 2014
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EdWny
New York City, NY27 contributions
Jul 2018
Val Ferret is at the Italian foot of Mont Blanc, minutes from the Alpine village of Courmayeur. It is a breathtaking hiking trail. On one side are the snow-capped Alps, almost close enough to touch, on the other side is a fast-flowing river. It is mostly flat terrain, suitable even for children and elderly. There are also a couple of rustic restaurants along the way. You can hike for as short a time as you wish, up to several hours. Highly recommended..
along the way.
along the way.
Written August 6, 2018
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P2652ZUanna
Danderyd, Sweden10 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
The area has fantastic views and the hiking is quite easy. There are several trails in the area. We visited Val Ferret in June and it was still a lot of snow, it was however quite easy to hike and run anyway.
Written June 21, 2018
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Arianne A
Rome, Italy276 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We had a lovely experience and walk but there seems to be some repairs going on and not very well signaled, overall had a lovely lunch and day by the river
Written August 20, 2018
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JoeyQuest
Miami Beach, FL125 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
A really stunning place to take a drive and walk. Hiking etc. We ate polenta at the Inn the close to the end of the road. It was a very nice experience.
Written October 11, 2017
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Grandpatzer
London, England17 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
I rented an Ebike from "4810" in Courmayeur and on their recommendation headed up the Val Ferret on a hot day in late May. Superb trip up a beautiful quiet side valley that runs under the Grand Jorasse. Absolutely wonderful views in both directions and endless places to stop and explore. Allow yourself about 2-3 hours for the round trip plus any time you want to spend eating or walking (there are quite a few little restaurants en route). I was a bit sniffy about the Ebike but in fact it was great fun and I doubt I would have got even half way up on a standard road bike - too far and too steep. The trip is fine even for (older) kids as the traffic is light and the road is good. It can get chilly higher up so bring a light jacket. I guarantee you will take enough photos and video to bore your friends and family for many hours. Watch out for the rock fairy garden about half way up on the left.
Written May 26, 2017
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Marie Louise A
Island of Malta, Malta21 contributions
Jul 2016
We came here by bus from Aosta to Courmayeur (1 hour). We visited Courmayeur, which I recommend. Then took a bus to Val Ferret and got off at Lavachey stop. There is a restaurant but nothing else. The area is untouched. Splendid views and smells of the mountains and their flora, just beneath the Mont Blanc massif which we visited as well. Nice walk or relaxing by the river.
Written September 13, 2016
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guzadog
Ottawa, Canada260 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
Spent a great day hiking in the Val Ferret - although it was tough to concentrate on the walking when the views were so fabulous. The helpful staff at the tourism office in Courmayeur suggested that we start our hike from Lavachey. It was a bit tough to find the start of the trail (we parked where the little town starts but you can actually park at the start of the trails themselves - about 500metres or so along the river), but once we got there the trails were well marked (and options ranged from shorter one to two hours treks to longer ones.)
You could easily spend the entire day up here and the highlight was the magnificent rest stop at the Refugio Bonati!
You could easily spend the entire day up here and the highlight was the magnificent rest stop at the Refugio Bonati!
Written August 23, 2015
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Patsy C
Spring, TX119 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Val Ferret is a beautiful area outside of Courmayeur. You can fish if you buy a license from Tonchy’s Restaurant. The food at Tonchy’s is also very good if you want to eat while you are there. The river is stocked with trout. Not the best river for fly fishing , but you could use artificial bait and spinning reel . We saw people using plastic worms. There are a number of hikes you can do as well.
Written June 16, 2018
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lucia n
8 contributions
Perché se non ho la carta di credito non posso acquistare un biglietto cartaceo se non pagando una penale di 4 euro a biglietto?
Fate schifo non verremo più!
franco c
Villasanta, Italy9 contributions
si puo entrare in macchina in val ferret il 5 settembre
fradag
Milan, Italy31 contributions
Ad agosto si poteva entrare prima delle 9:30 del mattino o dopo le 17 altrimenti bisognava far registrare la targa prenotando un tavolo in uno degli Chalet della Valle. Credo che adesso non ci sia più questa limitazione.
Provate a tel all'ente turismo 0165842060
MARTA F
Brescia, Italy27 contributions
Ciao, abbiamo deciso di trascorrere le nostre vacanze 4 gg a Courmayeur, vorremmo fare tante passeggiate e giri in bici, qualcuno cortesemente più darmi maggiori dettagli sulla valle? Tipo da che punto partire, lunghezza percorsi e dislivelli? Abbiamo due bambine di 10 e 12 anni. Grazie infinite.
simona b
Genoa, Italy92 contributions
Sicuramente, per quanto riguarda la Val Ferret, se prendi una sistemazione in frazione Palud o Planpincieux eviti grandi dislivelli e puoi evitare di prendere l’auto per gli spostamenti. Il fondovalle è pianeggiante, adatto a gite con i bambini.
GrowingRing
Tokyo, Japan41 contributions
9月中旬にクールマイヨールに3日程滞在予定です。
その間に10代の娘と二人でフェレを訪問したいと思っています。フェレのハイキングは初級レベルで、軽装で楽しめるとの理解ですが、気を付ける点などあれば教えてください。
Juliea828
Sacramento, CA25 contributions
Hello, My daughters and I planing to visit Aosta area for two day this May. We would like to hike for one day in this valley. Do you have any suggestion where we should stay? Aosta or Courmayeur?
Thank you!
TravelJoe
The Netherlands68 contributions
Courmayeur 100%
Lovely town, the food, the markets, the streets, and the very very nice .
I recommend Hotel Tavernier (trekking routes pass by it) located in a fantastic waterfall that oversees the town and you can enjoy their natural terms and spa - also it has the friendliest owner in the world, she will cater to anything you need.
hadassah449
Jerusalem, Israel
Can one get there by car from Courmayeur? If so, please give general directions.
TravelJoe
The Netherlands68 contributions
Yes. It is in Courmayeur, just take the Strada la Palud
שירי
Zichron Yaakov, Israel30 contributions
Tnx for the review!!
Where should we go to start that trek?
tnx, Shiry
Erika T
22 contributions
Ciao a tutti, è molto che non mi reco in Val Ferret e non ricordo quanto tempo occorre per arrivare a fondo Valle e come si chiama il rifugio, sul sito né da diversi! grazie
valentinagentile
7 contributions
Ciao, in cima alla Valle c'è il rifugio Chalet Val Ferret ...non so se intendi quello...
Da Entreves allo chalet in auto circa mezz' ora...
miki m
Milan, Italy54 contributions
Ciao, sapreste indicarmi se ci sono dei parcheggi in prossimità di percorsi pedonali, e da dove partono quest'ultimi? Vi ringrazio, michele
2014giovanna56
Castellammare Di Stabia, Italy25 contributions
si ci sono sempre parcheggi all'inizio dei sentieri.
Piero G
Lucca, Italy2 contributions
Ci sono orari da seguire per accedere in Val Ferret?
269SDG71
Rome, Italy27 contributions
Buonasera sig. Piero. Non ricordo sinceramente di aver visto orari di apertura/chiusura per accedere alla valle. Le posso soltanto dire che il pullman (che fa servizio navetta per chi non desidera camminare, da prendere comodamente a Courmayeur o durante il tragitto in alcune fermate ben segnalate) ha invece orari precisi (intensificati in questo periodo estivo in circa ogni mezz'ora). Se non ricordo male l'ultimo dalla valle per Courmayeur parte 19.45.Le mando il telefono dell'ufficio di Courmayeur per qls info (con me sono stati molto gentili) 0165842060. Buona serata. Sara
Val Ferret (Courmayeur) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- (0.07 mi) Hotel Crampon
- (0.11 mi) Hotel Bouton d'Or
- (0.08 mi) Hotel Lo Scoiattolo
- (0.07 mi) Hotel Croux
- Restaurants near Val Ferret:
- (0.00 mi) Bar Vineria Osteria Walser
- (0.01 mi) Caffe Centro
- (0.02 mi) Gelateria creme et chocolat
- (0.02 mi) Ristorante La Terrazza
- (0.02 mi) Zillo's
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- (0.02 mi) Parco Bollino
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- (0.11 mi) Panizzi
- (0.05 mi) Museo Alpino Duca degli Abruzzi